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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.22, 1,225.92 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.22, 1,225.92 and 297.38 is: 446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.22 : 1,225.92 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.22/1,225.92 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.22x = 1,225.92 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.22x = 364,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,564.09/817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.10

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